Dark City

12
1h 38m
1950
6.5 /10 (45)

A tense, tough drama of underworld violence and revenge !

Overview

Gamblers who "took" an out-of-town sucker in a crooked poker game feel shadowy vengeance closing in on them.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1950-10-17

Top Billed Cast

Charlton Heston

Danny Haley

Lizabeth Scott

Fran Garland

Viveca Lindfors

Victoria Winant

Dean Jagger

Captain Garvey

Don DeFore

Arthur Winant

Jack Webb

Augie

Ed Begley

Barney

Harry Morgan

Soldier

Walter Sande

Swede

Mark Keuning

Billy Winant

Mike Mazurki

Sidney Winant

Byron Foulger

Motel Manager (uncredited)

Hazel Dohlman

Casino Patron (uncredited)

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